
What Causes Twisting Sensations In Elbows?

Question: I was pushing a matress and felt multiple pops and a twisting sensation in my elbow. I'm in a lot of pain and doctor won't see me for few hours. do I ice or heat how do I support it while I'm waiting. Pain is up and down arm
Brief Answer:
You need to apply ice
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You need to apply ice and not heat. Also do not massage or move your elbow. Just keep it steady. You can use arm pouch to keep elbow rested. Take Advil if pain is there.
thanks
You need to apply ice
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You need to apply ice and not heat. Also do not massage or move your elbow. Just keep it steady. You can use arm pouch to keep elbow rested. Take Advil if pain is there.
thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thanks. this is helping. What should I expect from the doctor? im seeing a family dr and not an ortho specialist.
Brief Answer:
Your doctor may advised x ray
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would suggest you to get orthopaedic opinion. If you can not at least get a x ray.You can share your x rays with me. I can offer you better advise after that.
thanks
Your doctor may advised x ray
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would suggest you to get orthopaedic opinion. If you can not at least get a x ray.You can share your x rays with me. I can offer you better advise after that.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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